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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Aug 20, 1909
Page
2
In loving memory of Samuel Roulston who died at Trevarton Ashburton on August 20 1907. Yet again I hope to meet you when the day of life is fled and in Heaven with joy to greet you where no parting tears are shed. Inserted by his wife and son.
The British government advances a trade based compulsory unemployment insurance scheme. Workers pay 24d weekly with the employer and state contributing, via stamped cards. coverage targets building, engineering, shipbuilding and related trades. Eligible workers use labour exchanges for job placement or benefits.
A letter signed Poudre ral from Ottawa praises the New Zealand Seumen Journal cited by Lord Grey. It notes 47000 New Zealand schoolchildren donated a penny each to the Walfe Montcalm Memorial Park and praises the journal for presenting the Battle of the Empire in proper perspective.
Logal remarks report Westerly to northerly winds rising in sixteen hours and easing by Monday. Dr Home Bett plans departure for England after residency in Ashburton Timaru. northern visit before leaving. North Canterbury seeks equal railage on flour and wheat with Minister vowing to remove anomaly. Police hear nothing on Donald McLean from Jolio’s Pass. J Findlay buys 1500 acre Lowcliffe block, acquires most of Dowling’s Border Leicester flock and praises Lovelife grazing potential and grain growing.
A christening at St Marys Church New Plymouth saw five generations present. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Shields was christened with Mrs George Sen, the great great grandmother, in attendance. The ceremony highlighted family lineage amid a local church event.
Lime for the land proves highly profitable for grain root crops or pasture. Special terms available. Full particulars from Blackburne Smith and Co at 122 Manchester Street Christchurch.
Nighttime noises woke nearby residents in fright as groans and sneezing echoed. Though feared as a ghost or goblin, the culprit proved to be a cold, not a supernatural intruder, with Binks delivering a despairing cry and lacking Woods Peppermint Cure.
James Clark faced police information for stealing a pink gate valued at about £1 6s from Max Friedlander on August 11. Evidence from Griffin family and Webb supported the claim. Clark testified and was supported by his wife Margaret. Additional cases included Mrs McLauchlan and Johnston liquor charges with a £16 fine and costs, and a motorcycle speed complaint against Anthony F. Wilding.
A letter from the Otago Acclimatisation Society secretary reports 113 little owls aboard the Maori for the Ashimboy Acclimatisation Society. They are in May, cost about 15 shillings each landed, and are useful for destroying other birds though they may disperse once released.
A brief notice highlights Mh Drenta backing for a peppermint cure promising relief for night coughs. Claims include soothing effects and gentle action, with endorsements from unnamed supporters and general consumer guidance.
In a statement linked to the Defence Conference it is said that under an agreement between Sir Joseph Ward and the Admiralty the ships contributed by the dominion will not be Dreadnoughts but cruisers. They will form part of the Pacific Squadron and be used in New Zealand waters for local defence.
The Times notes no official conference conclusions will be released until overseas delegates return home to brief their people and legislatures. It adds that only after Sir Joseph Ward arrives in New Zealand will the historic conference results be officially announced, deemed one of imperial history's momentous gatherings.
Mr Bryce, the British Ambassador at Washington, told the Canadian Club in St John New Brunswick that full self-government enjoyed by the great dominions is recognised by Britain as vital to welfare and imperial unity. He said dominions’ efforts on common defence are welcomed as proof of shared patriotism and devotion to the empire.
An amendment to the Finance Bill was agreed to allowing an appeal to the High Court from referees' decisions in land taxation.
Victorian floods disrupt travel with railway washaways and collapsed buildings. Ballarat reports unprecedented storm with submergences and deaths including Mrs Odgers. Bendigo region and towns like Avoca Meklingrne suffer major flooding. Adelaide express delayed. telegraph service disorganized.
The American visible supply of wheat is 16 891 000 bushels as reported in a Commercial level press association item.
Sydney reports include wheat at 11d, flour at 11s 5d, oats from Tasmanian 25 7d, Algerian 2s, maize 10d to 4s, potatoes Victorian £6 13s, Tasmanian £7 10s, onions Victorian £8, Japanese £9 14s, butter 110s to 1£, cheese 6d to 1d, bacon 8d. Melbourne notes wheat 7d, flour £11 5s, oats Algerian 1s 10d, barley Cape feeding 25 3d, maize is 4d, potatoes £4 10s to £5 10s, market unsettled. Adelaide reports wheat fd, Fleur £10 4d, bran 11d, pollard 1s 14d. Prices firm with keen competition in market.
August 19 in Dunedin the Hon J A Millar spoke at a social gathering hosted by local committees. He signaled a coming defence debate and hinted at compulsory training, stressing the need for adults to know how to handle a gun as Britain defends trade and empire.
A rough excerpt describes a youth named Karlie aiming a gun and pulling the trigger as a scene of confusion unfolds. The text mentions a barrel, fists, and a gathering from nearby areas, ending with a casual line about Woods Peppermint Cure for colds.
Negotiations between the Natal Government and the Imperial Government aim to establish wireless stations on the Natal coast, with discussions proceeding as of August 20.
A short circuit in electric light cables at Olginate near Lake Como set off installations in many houses. Ten persons were electrocuted and 20 seriously burned. The event occurred as August began with the incident reported from London on August 16.
Kent chose a side to face the Australians with Meson Day Hutching Carr Seymour Humphreys Woolley Huish Jennings Fairservice Fielder Blythe. Australia led by Mason after 60 minutes, with Seymour and Humphreys opening. Kent at lunch 124 for 4.
Kent defeated Surrey by nine wickets as Mason scored 152 not out, his ninth straight century, in London on August 19. The report notes the strong batting start and Mason's prolific form.
Canterbury defeated Auckland 3 1 in a league match at Lancaster Park yesterday afternoon. About 150 spectators watched as a slippery ground slightly hindered play but the game remained in good order.
Mr H. W. Bishop 8.M. arrives from Napier in Wellington and will hear evidence starting Tuesday after inspecting the northern city police on Monday. Commissioner of Police Mr W. Dinnie departs for Auckland on Monday.
Greymouth August 20 The Star's correspondent reports the Otira deadlock continues. The main development is that Mr McLean informed tunnel workers they will be paid off at noon tomorrow and must surrender possession of their Lots.
The Auckland Supreme Court heard multiple cases including arson against Wilson Street Adams tied to the Mitchelson Timber mill fire and a verdict of not guilty on other counts. Frederick Marshall found guilty on two embezzlement charges. sentences deferred. Frederick Matthews convicted for receiving stolen goods and given three years. Michael Coleman jailed twelve months after assaulting a constable. Frederick Charles Lacey sentenced four years for arson of a dwelling. Jessie Foley granted a divorce decree from Arthur Foley on grounds of desertion.
An advertisement touts Rheumo as a cure for rheumatism gout sciatica and lumbago. It cites Captain John Gibbs of the Makura sharing a personal recovery after four bottle use and notes Rheumo is sold by chemists and stores at 2s 3d and 4s 8d.
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